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as in hypothesis
an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about
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Recent Examples of proposition
Roman is particularly bullish on Omada's clinical value proposition and growth trajectory driven by its programs.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Commissioner Joe Carollo voiced numerous questions and concerns about the proposition.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
To be sure, charter schools are a difficult business proposition and an unaffordable housing market isn’t the only challenge pressuring them.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
More specifically, America’s land-grant institutions, created by and for the people, are uniquely positioned to rewrite the value proposition for higher education for the next generation.
—Walter Carter, Time, 21 June 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Commissioner Joe Carollo voiced numerous questions and concerns about the proposition.
—Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
To be sure, charter schools are a difficult business proposition and an unaffordable housing market isn’t the only challenge pressuring them.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
More specifically, America’s land-grant institutions, created by and for the people, are uniquely positioned to rewrite the value proposition for higher education for the next generation.
—Walter Carter, Time, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proposition
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Failing to test hypotheses via incremental launches and skipping milestone checks risks prioritizing activity over impact, wasting resources on features customers may not value or use rather than driving meaningful innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the search for extraterrestrial life, much like climate change, there is a detection and attribution phase, which requires the robust testing of hypotheses and also rigorous scrutiny.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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The proposal reportedly attracted interest in Caracas but clashed with Rubio’s diplomatic approach, spurring confusion among officials in both countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes along — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Perpetuating unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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With the biggest advocate for the impact theory gone, the mystery has lingered for decades.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Nothing tests a thesis faster than a cold call to a busy healthcare executive.—
Mathieu Rihet,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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So, those two academic interests led me to an honors thesis focused on Palestinian refugees who were fleeing Syria.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The Sparks’ social media account took a swipe at their opponents and used Sophie Cunningham’s comments about WNBA expansion as its premise.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proposition. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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